Dwarf Nasturtium 'Black Velvet'

Tropaeolum minus

How to grow Dwarf Nasturtium 'Black Velvet'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Black Velvet is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Black Velvet is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Black Velvet from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Black Velvet

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Black Velvet is a tender plant.

Harvesting Black Velvet